Bücher von Phill Featherstone

In this thrilling third instalment of the Leopard's Bane series, star-crossed lovers Yalka and Peglar face their gravest test yet. Yalka is imprisoned, caught in a dangerous ploy orchestrated by Vancia, Peglar's stepmother, and his vengeful half-brother, Ragul. Peglar is captured and condemned to die by hanging at the next full moon. His fate seems sealed and despair grips the hearts of the lovers as they face the looming spectre of their separation, possibly forever. All seems lost, but then as the moon rises an unexpected twist of fate sets off a startling chain of events. Will Yalka and Peglar find a way to reunite and rewrite their destiny? The answer lies under the hanging moon.

In Leopard's Bane #1, The Poisoned Garden, rich boy Peglar and poor girl Yalka form an unlikely relationship. They both value this but it collapses when Peglar's half-brother and step sister combine to discredit him.Peglar is outlawed at the end of Book 1 and now has a price on his head. As Book 2 begins, his half-brother's men are looking for him. If they find him death awaits, and he must learn new skills and make alliances with unlikely partners if he is to survive.Yalka is now homeless and blames Peglar for the fire which killed her brother. She too must try to find a new life but with no connections and no skills her options are limited.Fate deals the two of them blows which, though different, force them in the same direction. However, before they can reunite Yalka and Peglar must face separate challenges which could destroy them both.

In 1583 astrologer and magician Dr John Dee finds a remarkable jar with fantastic powers. He employs it in the service of the Queen to save the nation from imminent peril. 400 years later the jar appears again, this time in the hands of a young couple honeymooning in Cornwall.The question is, have they found the jar, or has it found them?"Skilfully mixes historical accuracy, insight into human behaviour, spies, mystery, adventure and a healthy dose of derring-do, to arrive at a story which captures the reader from the start, taking them on an adventure which leaves them wanting more." Will appeal to fans of Dan Brown and Tom Harper.